Alodia is hard to miss, dressed elegantly in a red dress and black heels, and she certainly fits into the classy atmosphere of the dinner party with her classic style and flair. James ends up beside her at the wine bar, and he asks the server to pour them two glasses. He offers it to her with a nod and polite smile.

This may be the first conversation he's ever had with Alodia Coombs, but tonight all he can really be is polite. "Thanks for coming," James says in greeting.